Claim of Casale v. Rockwood & Co.

Appeal from an award to claimant for a scheduled permanent ten per cent loss of the use of his right arm. The employer was engaged in the cocoa and chocolate business, and claimant was employed as a laborer therein. On September 4, 1934, he accidentally sprained his right elbow while lifting eases of cocoa butter. He lost four or five days from work but received no wages for that period. After working hours he was treated by a physician who was retained by the employer on a monthly retainer to care for the medical needs of the plant employees. Claimant filed no claim for compensation as to…